Be as You Are: The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi (Arkana) by Sri Ramana Maharshi Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Be as You Are: The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi (Arkana)
Book Review: reader
Summary: 5 Stars
This was my first Ramana book some years ago when my mind was raging.I got a new copy from amazon since the old one found its way somewhere else.When I first read it years ago it all seemed so radical to inquire into everything.All I can say is that if you hang with the teaching an inner joy & a feeling of oneness will begin to emerge with the wisdom that the self is availible in every moment.Book Review: You've arrived.
Summary: 5 Stars
If for whatever reason Consciousness has brought "you" to this book
then you've arrived. David's book is well conceived and certainly one of THE best books to read about Advaita and the Maharishi. I must add a caveat however, many readers will see that Ramana seemingly contradicts himself in and about the text when answering questions, this is because Ramana spoke to many seekers at many levels and tried his best Not to discourage people by telling them they were wrong about such and such in a particular
line of inquiry, to do so would bring about endless - and pointless - debate. You must keep in mind the fact that all discussions of Truth, of the Beloved, can only be accomplished through concepts(pointers)possessing little
efficacy in apperception of the noumenal Self(see U.G. Krishnamurti).
Ramana is frequently addressed as Bhagavan (or God) and there is no Rishi I can truthfully recall more deserving of such an appellation - most beloved of sages.
Book Review: Difficult But Worth It ...
Summary: 4 Stars
This book would have been a certain 5 stars if language were more readable rather than scholarly in tone.
Also one must read the other fine book Talks With Ramana Maharshi to get a firmer grasp of this man and do not pass up the classic I AM THAT...from another great Maharshi,Nisargadatta.I guess transcription is an issue but this book is still a great read..Much insight and dialogue in the master student question and answer format..i am certain that each time one reads its words a new meaning will arise...Eastern philosopy at its finest in my opinion..wisdom from a truly remarkable man. Still a necessary addition to one's bookshelf.Its lucidity still rings despite the complexity of it's prose.
Book Review: One of the best books on non-duality.
Summary: 5 Stars
BE AS YOU ARE is full of well rounded questions and answers on all topics of interest to the spiritual seeker.
If you're inclined to "bare bones" essentials in your spiritual teachings this is a highly recommended book. The core teaching is self-inquiry, a method of keeping sharp focus on the Self. Ramana Maharshi and Nisargadatta Maharaj were both well known for very direct approaches to spirituality. This book shows how Ramana Maharshi keeps his teachings very simple and direct from all angles. How he addresses questions to
subjects like: Surrender, Meditation, Yoga, Mantras, Reincarnation, Karma and many, many other topics posed to him. He always found a way to keep all these topics aligned with knowing the Self, your unconditioned state. If there is one thing this book does is help streamline many different angles and teachings into one core practice: Dive inside the "I AM" know that intimimately until you know you are not the body.
Book Review: Be As You Are "in your Real state"
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the meaning of this title. Needs some experience in phylosophy to understand the content of this book, not just the reading of some other books. I simply amazed to see the greatness and simplicity in the teachings of this Saint. He says the Self is right here and now, all that we need to do is wake up and see the Reality. The Saint preaches some really easy method of Realization which simply works! You dont have to break your nervous system to see that Reality! Simply great! Very encouraging for practical people. Finally, the editing done by Godman is simply a great collection of content.